Cristiano Ronaldo scores 981st career goal: Can he reach the 1,000-goal mark before 2027?

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps adding goals to his career. Now that he has scored the 981st goal in his tally, could he reach the 1,000-goal mark before the year ends? Cristiano Ronaldo keeps scoring, and the 1,000-goal mark seems more reachable than ever . However, after netting the 981st goal of his career , many are wondering whether he could reach that historic milestone before 2027. On Matchday 2 of the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite, Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al Nassr ‘s second goal against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana —marking the 981st goal of his career.